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The Abomination that is UltraViolet Digital Copy
by Eric Stewart on Nov.13, 2011, under Movies, Technology, The Internet
I take issue with the definition of “digital copy” and write my first post complaining about a Digital Rights Management method. UltraViolet Digital Copy is a streaming format that’s replacing the iTunes/Windows Media Player importable version of digital copies on some combo packages that include a “Digital Copy” along with the usual disc.
Google+: GREAT! But Your Timing Sucks
by Eric Stewart on Oct.29, 2011, under Technology, The Internet
Google has finally produced a full-blown social networking product that could give Facebook a run for its money. Thing is, no matter how much better it is than Facebook, it’s an uphill battle in my opinion. Here’s my justifications. The short summary? “Aw man, I *just* got my mother onto Facebook and now something better comes along … “
Android: Second GMail Account Calendar
by Eric Stewart on Nov.15, 2010, under Cell Phones & Providers, Technology, The Internet
A quickie post explaining how to get the calendar from your second GMail account onto your Android device. Also: Calendar colors, and holidays!
“can’t establish a reliable data connection to the server”
by Eric Stewart on Nov.10, 2010, under Cell Phones & Providers, Networking, Technology, The Internet
My university/soon to be former employer has their student (or former student) email run by Google. When attempting to add my GMail account as a second account on my Samsung Epic, I would get this error. Read on for my solution and pointers …
Thoughts on Google Buzz
by Eric Stewart on Feb.13, 2010, under Technology, The Internet
Google has added a social networking application to GMail, called “Buzz”. Here are some of my thoughts on it.
Netflix on PS3: It’s About Time
by Eric Stewart on Nov.08, 2009, under Technology, The Internet
Netflix and Sony finally got together and now you can “Watch Instantly” streaming movies on your Playstation 3. Far from a full review (as I haven’t watched anything all the way through except a 30 second “Bunny Short”), here are my hopes, expectations, and thoughts on the issue.
Twitter Apps for the Palm Pre
by Eric Stewart on Aug.01, 2009, under Cell Phones & Providers, Technology, The Internet
There are two Twitter applications available from Palm Pre “App Catalog”, Spaz and Tweed. Here’s a review of both applications.
Three BlackBerry Twitter Apps: Quick Review
by Eric Stewart on Jul.22, 2009, under Cell Phones & Providers, Technology, The Internet
Bah who am I fooling? I don’t blog about anything quickly! I’ve got TwitterBerry, UberTwitter, and TweetCaster on my BlackBerry. Here’s a rundown of features and my feelings on each one.
Firefox: Version 3.5 and the Add-Ons I Use
by Eric Stewart on Jul.03, 2009, under Computers, Technology, The Internet
I touch on (though not actually “review”) Firefox 3.5, and go over what add-ons I’m currently using for Firefox, and why.
Tweetboard: Threading Twitter Tweets
by Eric Stewart on Jun.27, 2009, under The Internet
I noticed a new service being offered for Twitter users: Tweetboard. Tweetboard can organize your Twitter conversations and make them a kind of “microforum” that you can add to your website. I review it’s use, potential purpose, and the potential issues I see with it.
